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2024 Santa Cruz Bronson
I'm considering an MX "mullet" bike for my trail bike and so should you!!! Santa Cruz Bronson: alnk.to/87ZxmZv Call the guys over at Go-Ride to set up a demo on the Santa Cruz Bronson or to pick one up on discount! # 801-474-0082
Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going and I'm incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you!
Santa Cruz Bronson: alnk.to/87ZxmZv
ENVE M6 Bar: bit.ly/3Cq4Lwc
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet: bit.ly/3MeHQHL
Smith Glasses bit.ly/3C3yjOY
Shimano XT Group set: bit.ly/3C21F0b
Shimano XTR Group set: bit.ly/3SvHOgO
Wahoo Element Bolt Computer: bit.ly/3LXV2jO
Wahoo Tickr Heart Race Monitor: bit.ly/3RonVqA
Wahoo Outfront Bar Mount: bit.ly/3STHQip
K-edge Gravity Stem Mount: bit.ly/3UQtelL
Stan's NoTubes DART Tool: bit.ly/3giMYJ7
Maxxis Rekon Tire: bit.ly/3M0PQM3
Maxxis DHF Tire: bit.ly/3fzTf8y
Maxxis DHR II Tire: bit.ly/3e2oOYf
Troy Lee Design Drift Shorts: bit.ly/3EbziPQ
Pearl Izumi Pro Bib Shorts: bit.ly/3dWZMd0
Fox Flexair Gloves: bit.ly/3dXOaXj
TLD Speed Sleeve Knee Pads (light protection): bit.ly/3fvAOSt
Fox Launch D30 Knee Pads (more protection): bit.ly/3C23ZEr
OneUp Oval Chainring: bit.ly/3RzPrkR
ODI Lock On Grips: bit.ly/3fyrixW
Shimano XTR Pedals: bit.ly/3C4DmhR
Shimano SH-XC7 Shoes: bit.ly/3LXzB2y
OneUp Flat Pedals: bit.ly/3dXCKCL
Five Ten Freerider Pro shoes: bit.ly/3LXKD7Z
Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going and I'm incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you!
Santa Cruz Bronson: alnk.to/87ZxmZv
ENVE M6 Bar: bit.ly/3Cq4Lwc
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet: bit.ly/3MeHQHL
Smith Glasses bit.ly/3C3yjOY
Shimano XT Group set: bit.ly/3C21F0b
Shimano XTR Group set: bit.ly/3SvHOgO
Wahoo Element Bolt Computer: bit.ly/3LXV2jO
Wahoo Tickr Heart Race Monitor: bit.ly/3RonVqA
Wahoo Outfront Bar Mount: bit.ly/3STHQip
K-edge Gravity Stem Mount: bit.ly/3UQtelL
Stan's NoTubes DART Tool: bit.ly/3giMYJ7
Maxxis Rekon Tire: bit.ly/3M0PQM3
Maxxis DHF Tire: bit.ly/3fzTf8y
Maxxis DHR II Tire: bit.ly/3e2oOYf
Troy Lee Design Drift Shorts: bit.ly/3EbziPQ
Pearl Izumi Pro Bib Shorts: bit.ly/3dWZMd0
Fox Flexair Gloves: bit.ly/3dXOaXj
TLD Speed Sleeve Knee Pads (light protection): bit.ly/3fvAOSt
Fox Launch D30 Knee Pads (more protection): bit.ly/3C23ZEr
OneUp Oval Chainring: bit.ly/3RzPrkR
ODI Lock On Grips: bit.ly/3fyrixW
Shimano XTR Pedals: bit.ly/3C4DmhR
Shimano SH-XC7 Shoes: bit.ly/3LXzB2y
OneUp Flat Pedals: bit.ly/3dXCKCL
Five Ten Freerider Pro shoes: bit.ly/3LXKD7Z
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2025 Ibis Ripmo V3 Test Ride & Review
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Salt Cycles has the new Ibis Ripley's in stock now! Call Chris and ask about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Ibis Ripmo is 150mm rear DW link travel with a 160mm fork and is now available in both 29er and mixed wheels options! Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to supp...
2024 Cannondale Scalpel Test Ride & Review
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This is the bike!!! 120mm cx bike that rides like a short travel trail bike. Call Salt Cycles and order the newest version of the Scalpel today or save up to 25% off last years model Cannondale Scalpel SE. Also, ask Chris about custom building your dream bike including super light weight "yumyum" wheels!! All sizes are in stock now!! Call Chris: 801-943-8502 to order yours today! I've been blow...
2025 Ibis Ripley V5 Test Ride & Review
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Salt Cycles has the new Ibis Ripley's in stock now! Call Chris and ask about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Ibis Ripley is now 130mm rear DW link travel with a 140mm fork! Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going ...
2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 Test Ride & Review
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Call the guys over at Go-Ride to set up a demo on the Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 # 801-474-0082 Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going and I'm incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you! Santa Cruz Tallboy: alnk.to/d3CqwLh Vittoria Barza F...
2024 Specialized Epic 8 vs Yeti ASR // Head-to-head Comparison
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This video is sponsored by FunFast, bit.ly/4aZVb1b the worlds hottest chain lune! Join me by clicking the link below and getting on the wait list! bit.ly/4aZVb1b FunFast Chain Sauce! You'll be the first to know about exclusive offers including first to get your very own, FunFast Chain Sauce... the worlds hottest chain lune! Here: bit.ly/4aZVb1b Salt Cycles in Sandy, Utah has the ASR in stock in...
NEW Specialized Epic 8 vs OLD Specialized Epic EVO
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bit.ly/3nWHhX3 This is the Hip Pack I use and trust on every single ride and right now, it's 25% off. Lab Austere Hip Pack: bit.ly/3nWHhX3 Use promo code YUMYUM at checkout. I purchased this Specialized Epic 8 Evo frame from Backcountry .com and had it custom built by Salt Cycles in Sandy, Utah. Link to the Epic 8 Evo frame: alnk.to/bisjzt1 Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday!...
2024 Yeti SB165 First Look & Test Ride
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Salt Cycles has Yeti SB165's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Yeti SB165 is a mixed wheel "mullet" bike with 165mm rear travel and 170mm fork. Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this ch...
Yeti ASR vs Ibis Exie - Battle of the XC bikes!!
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This video is sponsored by Salt Cycles in Sandy, Ut. They are an Ibis, Yeti, Pivot, Transition, Cannondale and Revel dealer! The Ibis Exie is 25% off right now!!! They also have the new Yeti ASR in stock in every size! Call and talk to Chris and order your custom dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Exie is a DW link suspension system with 100mm of rear travel and 120mm fork. The ASR is a singl...
2024 Specialized Epic 8 - First Look & Test Ride
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I purchased this Specialized Epic 8 Evo frame from Backcountry .com Linked here: alnk.to/bisjzt1 I had Salt Cycles swap out the Fox suspension and replace it with Rock Shox 120mm Sid Ultimate fork and 120mm Lux Ultimate shock turning my "evo" into a standard Epic! Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go dire...
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Test Ride & Review
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bit.ly/3nWHhX3 This is the Hip Pack I use and trust on every single ride and right now, it's 25% off. Lab Austere Hip Pack: bit.ly/3nWHhX3 Use promo code YUMYUM at checkout. I purchased this Specialized Epic 8 Evo frame from Backcountry .com and had it custom built by Salt Cycles in Sandy, Utah. Link to the Epic 8 Evo frame: alnk.to/bisjzt1 Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday!...
Insanely Light Weight - 21lbs - Yeti ASR - Custom Build - Best Build Ever??
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Salt Cycles has Yeti ASR's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Yeti ASR is a XC bike with 115mm rear travel and 120mm fork. Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going and I'm in...
2024 Yeti ASR First Look & Test Ride
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Salt Cycles has Yeti ASR's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Yeti ASR is a XC bike with 115mm rear travel and 120mm fork. Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. This is what keeps this channel going and I'm in...
2024 Pivot Switchblade First Look & Test Ride
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This is the Hip Pack I use and trust on every single ride and right now, it's 25% off. Lab Austere Hip Pack: bit.ly/3nWHhX3 Use promo code YUMYUM at checkout. bit.ly/3nWHhX3 Salt Cycles has Pivot Switchblade's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! 801-943-8502 Here is a link for more details: bit.ly/3fpn0ZB Below are links to the products & gear I use...
2023 Pivot Shuttle SL E-Bike Test Ride & Review
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Salt Cycles has Pivot Shuttle SL's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Shuttle SL is a light weight, trail worthy e-bike. Here is a link for more details: bit.ly/3t8sTBa Below are links to the products & gear I use everyday! Anything you purchase using these affiliate links to Backcountry .com go directly to support my channel. Th...
$4,000 vs $11,000 Mountain Bikes // Worth The Extra Money??
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$4,000 vs $11,000 Mountain Bikes // Worth The Extra Money??
2023 Cannondale Scalpel SE Test Ride & In Depth Review
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2023 Cannondale Scalpel SE Test Ride & In Depth Review
Specialized Epic Evo Test Ride & Review
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Specialized Epic Evo Test Ride & Review
Don't buy a Yeti SB140 LR Until You See This...
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Don't buy a Yeti SB140 LR Until You See This...
2023 Yeti SB140 LR - Long Term Review
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2023 Yeti SB140 LR - Long Term Review
Specialized Stumpjumper VS Stumpjumper EVO // Head-to-head Comparison & Review
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Specialized Stumpjumper VS Stumpjumper EVO // Head-to-head Comparison & Review
2023 Yeti SB140 vs SB120 Head to Head Comparison & Review
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2023 Yeti SB140 vs SB120 Head to Head Comparison & Review
Ibis Exie VS Pivot Mach 4 SL // Head-to-Head Comparison and Review
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Ibis Exie VS Pivot Mach 4 SL // Head-to-Head Comparison and Review
2023 Pivot Mach 4 SL Test Ride & Review
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2023 Pivot Mach 4 SL Test Ride & Review
2023 Yeti SB140 VS Ibis Ripmo // Head-to-Head Comparison
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2023 Yeti SB140 VS Ibis Ripmo // Head-to-Head Comparison
2023 Yeti SB140 29er Test Ride & Review
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2023 Yeti SB140 29er Test Ride & Review
2023 Yeti SB120 VS Pivot Trail 429 Head-to-head Comparison & Review
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2023 Yeti SB120 VS Pivot Trail 429 Head-to-head Comparison & Review
'22 Specialized Stumpjumper VS Pivot Trail 429: Head-to-Head Comparison & Review
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'22 Specialized Stumpjumper VS Pivot Trail 429: Head-to-Head Comparison & Review
Great review! I always liked the Bronson. Not sure if mullet is right me , I guess don’t want to keep 2 sizes of spare tires.
Fantástic!
Flat pedals?
Looking forward to your comparison with the new Ripmo in mullet guise.
At 6 ft 4. I think I'll stick to my 29ers off-road and 700c on the road. It just makes sense for my dimensions.
these are good reviews for lightweight girly men...real men ride real bikes: Revel bikes!
The Bronson is great on the downhill but you will suck wind climbing. It’s heavy. Sold it to buy a Pivot switchblade
That may have been your fastest run down Jake’s … that I’ve seen.
haha I felt really comfortable... not my fastest run tho... link to strava: www.strava.com/activities/12196309668
Took a V4 for a lap, was surprised how nimble and fun it was while being able to charge on steep chunky stuff.
Yep, still very stable... bike was awesome at Deer Valley bike park!
@@mtbyumyum yeah, looked fun on those Tsunami jumps. Still haven't been up there this year. Gotta hit Thieves to Lower Fireswamp before the season ends!
Lower fireswamp is so money!! We rolled up on a dude with a separated shoulder, broken ribs and collapsed lung on those first little drops below the yurt.... we stayed with him till help arrived but it wasn't good and he ended up in the hospital for 3 days. I had my 12 yr old with me and reminded him step one of riding sketchy stuff is to hold on to the freaking handle bars lol dude was having a real bad day. Sad
@@mtbyumyum Man I'm glad I've never rolled up on anything like that. Sounds super brutal. It's fun to push limits, but goes to show, if you push too hard too fast, bad things comin' your way.
There‘s a new one right?
Yeah, I just didn't know anything about it.... and just by chance uploaded this video today only to find out after the fact there's a new model... I feel sort of stupid but oh well... I had no idea.... I'm not "in the know" with Santa Cruz bikes...
Nice video as always. The white frame looks really good
Thanks!
How does it compare to the Ripmo v3 (both 29 and Mx setup)? I’ve had the Bronson V4 for 3 years and absolutely LOVE the bike. I’m 6’0 and trying to decide if it’s worth trying a Ripmo v3 29er or not🤔
I have a head to head video with the Ripmo MX vs Bronson coming out next week! As for the new Ripmo, I much prefer it as an MX mullet!!
Short people do love mullets to. 😂
This bike is so old…
I appreciate the review of the V4. Great deals on it right now vs the V5.
Yeah, the 4th gens are on deep discounts right now!
Man, between you and Biker's Edge reviewing this bike, I'm seriously considering it when I decide to get a bigger bike. I'm 5' 7" and my current bike feels like a monster truck at times.
Yeah, if it’s this one or one of the other mullet Bikes I think you should definitely consider it at your size! I’m absolutely loving this mixed wheel trail bike category. The Ripmo is very, very good too! I have a head to head video coming out soon.
Another great review! Are you planning on reviewing the Stumpy 15 anytime in the near future? Would love to hear your thoughts and possible comparison to new Ripmo. Thx
So if the mullet is easier to ride, so would a full 27.5 bike right?
Yes, of course. Although, you miss looking at that 29 inch wheel outfront. It’s a little weird going back to a 27.5 bike. The last one I rode for a couple days was the Pivot shadowcat. So much fun! But I missed that big wheel out front. That’s why the mullet makes so much sense I think!
@@mtbyumyum Yeah haha, I'm actually riding a mullet myself currently, but don't know if I really could tell the difference between it and my last bike (which is 27.5 and I still have) other than they're just different bikes with different travel... I guess I should go back and forth instead of only riding the newer bike. Both Knolly's...yeah I'm a fan boy lol.
Also as a 6foot guy an MX felt way nicer with the rear more out of the way
Thanks for chiming in! I assumed it would be nice for taller guys, but I hate to speak up too much because I’m on the shorter side of mens height at 5’8”
Don’t beat yourself up. You do an amazing job and are honest. You are my favorite reviewer, keep up the great work. So far from all the V5 reviews today I’ve noticed the V4 reviews have been much more positive so I truly appreciate the honesty.
Thank you! I really wish I would’ve known beforehand that the 5th generation Bronson was being released today. I feel like an idiot not knowing that. Oh well.
@@mtbyumyum Look at it this way: you are now in the perfect spot to compare the v4 and v5! Particularly bc your Impressions are so fresh 😉
New v5 out today …. Bummer haha 😅
Haha I know… what are the chances🤦🏻♂️ Im not in the know with Santa Cruz🤷♂️
@@mtbyumyum another opportunity ! 🤝
Amazing review Jase , just my personal opinion but no way is the Bronson better than the Ibis dude 😂and why do I say that? Well the Vpp is no where near as good as the DW , it’s a great bike for sure but nothing beats the DW in my opinion, still a great time to be a mountain biker bro 👊🏽 enjoy ☺️ 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks for this review, even though timing is rather unfortunate :D Very intrigued by this version over the V4.
Thank you!
I guess the question I have with bikes these days is why wouldn't you get the Heckler SL? Or the Levo SL? Bikes are getting burlier and heavier. If going down is all that matters, then the electric assist seems like a no brainer. Unassisted for trail bikes and below? E-bikes for anything 150 mm and over?
Maybe… I see a lot of ebikes on my local trails. I for one don’t love the ride experience… also enjoy the fitness aspect of an analog bike
As someone who used to have a ebike, they don't descend nearly as well as a regular bike.
@@mtbyumyum I've never ridden an e-bike, but it would be an interesting comparison. I assume it's the weight that changes the ride experience. For now, I'll stick with my 130 trail bike!
Your son has more style than any of my riding buddies 🙌. I’d love to hear your comparison in descending to the new Epic 8. I race cat 1 XC but my local trails are legit enduro/DH trails. I have the new Mach 4 and while the suspension performance is amazing it absolutely lacks stability so I’m considering something with a longer wheelbase and the cannondale has good reviews but is a little shorter than the epic.
I'm a big fan of 150/160mm travel Trailbikes if they they don't get to long, slack, and heavy. (I'm disappointed that the new Stumpy and Fuel EX come with 150mm forks.) I also think that anyone shorter than 5'8" would benefit from riding a mullet. In general, all Trailbikes size-S and size-XS bikes should come as mullets and we are seeing that happen with some bike brands. I ride a 29er 150/160 Stumpy Evo with 2.6 Rekon front/2.4 Rekon rear tires and it weighs 31.5 pounds with pedals and bottle cage. I have the adjustable geo set with a 65* HTA and 76* STA so it doesn't get too long and slack. My Stevo rolls fast, isn't overly heavy, isn't too long, but can still suck up some big hits. If you could only own one mountain bike, that's the kind of bike I would recommend to nearly everyone and for the less tall it would come as a mullet.
Yeah, the longer travel trail bike mullet is ideal for me! So much easier to ride too... Honestly, I'd be interested to see how taller riders like them....
I’m 5’11 on an S4 stEVO and rocking the Mullet set up, and love it! Everything Jase is praising about the mullet applies to larger riders as well. Not sure why bike companies are marketing this set up strictly on smaller bikes. BTW, I 100% agree. StEVO is an amazing do-it-all trail bike. Got mine set up long, low and slack with 170 zeb and SDU coil with Cascade and it’s a mini DH sled that slays on the descents and still climbs without much fuss.
@@Gnarshredder The Stevo is a truly versatile bike. Change the tires and change the geometry and you get a totally bike. Mine is more of a long travel Downncountry bike and yours is an Enduro bike.
@@marksandoval5361 for sure! I like the idea that I might change it up to something more like what you got going, someday. And with it’s its UDH, when the drive train finally wears out, I have the option of going transmission. It’s a fun bike.
Appreciate the reviews Jason, great job! Would be interested in how this Bronson compares to the new 5010 mullet. Keep hearing the 5010 mullet feels way more capable than it looks on paper.
Yeah, might be a better fit for more trails too…. The Bronson was more fun at the bike park compared to my normal trails. The new Ripmo mullet is actually still really fun on my more moderate blue trails.
Can you do comparison to ripmo mullet ,now I’m really between those two bikes now.
Video coming next week!!
Can’t wait 👍🏻 gr. From NL
Was someone running down rush at 14:00????
🤦🏻♂️ yes… a lady was clearly lost and unknowingly in a very dangerous down hill only section of trail. I stopped and chatted with her for a sec helping her find a better trail. Lol🤦🏻♂️
@@mtbyumyum would love to hear that chat!!
haha I was very nice.... but she almost got ran over... If you could see the un edited footage you would see how dangerous it actually was...
Yo we still need a sweet MTB Yum Yum jersey to buy!
Haha yeah?!
Mullets make sense for most riders under 5' 10".
I sold all of my other bikes after getting this thing 3 years or so ago right when it came out. At 5'7" it is a Goldilocks bike. Bummer is they JUST changed it into a V5 a few days ago....longer and slacker with longer chainstays....looks like a Nomad now. V4 has taken me everywhere including the Whistler bike park ....haters be damned 😊
Wow, nice! Yeah, I had this at my local bike park last week… definitely don’t need more bike than this…
Why is a bummer that they have launched a V5 ? Ypu clearly love your bike and it does exactly what you need it to. Don't get caught up in the "I need the latest and greatest" marketing hype so prevalent in the cycling industry.
I’m 5”9 love mullet bikes….
Nice! Yeah, I can't believe what I've been missing with that smaller wheel out back on a trail bike!!
It’s more nimble with the smaller wheel outback..
Santa Cruz just keeps finding new ways to make their bikes look worse, weigh more, and cost more.
$3900 6.84lb frame…
How does it look worse? What a stupid comment. Piss Off
Loving my v2 5010. Not sold on the mullet marketing hype.
This bike is several years old.
When you started out, I really thought you were going to say the exact opposite of what you said.😂
Too bad this bike weighs almost 35 lbs which is crazy
Pretty Standard for Modern Trail and Enduro bikes these days. If you want a lighter bike why even comment ?
Good to get here early! Jason just lost my ibis V4s in a fire. what are your thoughts on the Pivot 429 as a replacement, and how do you feel about press fit BB's?
FWIW, I've had my 429 for a year+, no issue with the press fit BB.
Did you find anything lacking in the V4S?
@@MikeesTexas nothing at all, loved it. that's why I want something that is as close to the old V4s as possible.
Bro, new colors are out😅
I know, I feel pretty stupid.... What are the chances that I publish the "old" Bronson the exact same day Santa Cruz releases a new model Bronson.... so frustrating and I feel like an idiot. Oh well, I'm not "in the know" in the MTB world.... wish I was.... ugggg.
@@mtbyumyum nah you are not stupid..Great video as always 💪
@@mtbyumyum I actually think that’s a good thing … means your reviews are much more unbiased. Bad timing here but not a big deal imo.
@@mtbyumyum Oh man. What luck. For a minute there, I thought Santa Cruz gave you a V5 in one of the older colors to camouflage it out in the wild. Good review regardless.
@@ryandulaney48But according to you they look worse right Sparky 😂. You are just full of useful comments today aren’t you
Have you ridden a mixed wheel "mullet" bike? After riding MX wheel bikes for the past 3 weeks I think I'm converted!!! That smaller rear wheel is sooooo easy to ride. It just stays out of the way and makes everything so fun and easy!! Would you consider a 29er front 27.5 out bike for your next trail bike?
Mx wheel mid to long travel is the way.
They just released a new Bronson this morning. Please get your hands on one and try to do a back to back asap. Thank you
I prefer 27.5 front and rear. I think the benefits far outweigh the negatives. It’s so zippy around corners.
I agree the full 27.5 bikes are a blast but spending as much time on 29er's as I do it's always a little unnerving to get on a bike with the smaller 27.5 wheel up front... I know it's only slightly shorter overall height but it looks so different and makes me nervous at first.... just prefer the larger wheel up front and the new MX bikes are still so maneuverable!
@@mtbyumyum right. I think it has mostly to do with the trails we ride. Most of my trails are tight and twisty with lots of switchbacks. It looks like you have lots of wide open trails with lots of chunk and speed. Id definitely want a 29er if I was riding your trails but the 27.5’s totally suit my trails
This is about the only video on UA-cam I can find for this bike. Thank you for making this. I just wish you hadn't upgraded anything to get a better idea of what people are actually buying but beggars can't be choosers.
Jason, I noticed all your stems are very short. Although I am your height, with my long arms and legs I need at least a 140mm stem to reach my comfortable reach. Do you ever recommend going that much on stem length, or should I just go to a large frame which has the reach right on the spot?
I'm not a bike fitter but 140mm stem is unusual for a mountain bike. It's more common to see longer stems like that on road bikes but even on cross country mountain bikes 140mm is pretty long. If it were me I would call the guys at Salt Cycles (801-943-8502) and get a second opinion before moving forward. Good luck!!
Hey Jason, I've watched a ton of your content, some of the videos over and over. I hope the surgery went well! ***I thought*** I had landed on the SB140LR until I saw this video. The Switchblade Brunch Ride is on sale at my LBS right now and cheaper by quite a bit that a comparably equipped SB140LR. I am an old-schooler, cutting my teeth in the 90's on a hardtail so the experience you seemed to have on the SB140LR sounded FANTASTIC (when it seems to have edged out the 2022-23 Switchblade). Yeti has also always been "the dream bike". Now, I don't know what to do 😀. We just attempted a day at Deer Valley but were doomed with horrible weather and a pretty bad crash (not mine) so my demo day on the Switchblade didn't go off great and didn't give it a fair fight. I was hoping you had time to compose your thoughts and comparisons about the 2024 Switchblade and the SB140LR. You going to be able to put that together soon?
Thank you. Surgery went great and now months later, my knee has never been better! Sorry you ran into bad weather.... bummer. Although the two bikes are different, the biggest factor would probably be sizing. The medium Switchblade no longer fits me and is just too big. For that reason alone I would still personally take the sb140 over the switchblade. Both are very good, different, but very good!
@@mtbyumyum Thanks for the quick reply and thanks for the guidance and transparency!
Jason, have you messed around with a regular stem yet at all? I saw a guy’s new scalpel setup for the Leadville race with a regular stem on it, looked pretty good.
How does the new Ripmo compare to the HD6?
This is the Epic 8 Evo frameset available on the website, right? I can’t tell if it’s a gloss or matte finish.
Did Ibis change the length of the bike? I didn't check the geo charts. Maybe, the chain stays are longer. That can change the leverage of that DW link suspension and reduce the chatter and skipping over terrain.
Do you really like it a lot more than the Switchblade? Considering the SB120, but you have peaked my interest in this bike. Also, can you tell me the specific ENVE bar and stem models you like so much? Size too if you would. Thanks and Subscribed!
Thanks for the great review! I'm curious... I've seen Ripley v5 reviews that had its weight over 31 pounds with a Fox 34, etc. How is the Ripmo v3 so much lighter with some beefier components? (I realize the wheels on this is carbon and some lighter components, but still)
I really want to see a comparative between the new rip and the new Stumpjumper
isn't this the little guy who slagged the Revel Rail 29?
It’s bc it was used
Where do live ? Looks nice